HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ENDORSEMENT RENEWAL MANUAL - South Dakota

South Dakota
Commercial Driver

HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS
ENDORSEMENT
RENEWAL MANUAL

This manual is only for persons who have a valid commercial driver license and are
applying for a new or renewal of a Hazardous Materials (H) Endorsement or Hazardous
Materials/Tank (x) Endorsement

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INTRODUCTION: RENEWING OR APPLYING FOR A NEW HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
ENDORSEMENT

This manual is only for persons who have a valid South Dakota Commercial Driver License
(CDL) and are applying for or renewing a Hazardous Materials (H) or Hazardous Materials/Tank
(X) endorsement.

Your CDL must be renewed along with your operator license. You cannot renew your CDL by
mail. It must be renewed in person at the Driver Exam Station.

If you are applying for your first South Dakota CDL, changing your CDL class or removing
restrictions from your CDL you should obtain a South Dakota Commercial Driver License
Manual from your local Driver Exam Station.

How Do I Renew my CDL or Add a Hazardous Materials Endorsement to my Existing
CDL?

 A federal security threat assessment and hazardous material knowledge test is required
for new (initial) hazardous materials endorsement applicants, transfer applicants, and
renewal applicants. See page iii for instructions on applying for a federal security threat
assessment..

 After passing the security threat assessment, you will need to bring your federally
compliant commercial driver license (issued since 12-31-09) to a South Dakota Driver
Exam Station. If you do not have a federally compliant driver license please see the list
of required documents on pages v and vi.

 Federal regulations require each time you apply for a driver license with a hazardous
materials endorsement proof of citizenship must be presented to the examiner: a U.S.
birth certificate, current U.S. Passport, Certificate of Citizenship/Naturalization, U.S.
Certificate of Birth Abroad or a Permanent Resident Card. See page v for document
requirements for Proof of Citizenship.

 A computer check of state and national records will be made. Your license cannot be
renewed if you have any current suspensions, revocations or disqualifications in any
state. See pages i - iv for driver disqualifications.

 Complete a South Dakota Driver License/ID Card application which includes a statement
certifying that you meet all applicable medical and driver qualifications.

 Pass a vision test.
 Pass a 30-question hazardous materials test.

If you do not pass the hazardous materials endorsement test on your first attempt you may
review this manual and try again as often as necessary until you are successful (you may not
test more than once per day and you must repay your fees upon every third attempt).

CDL Disqualifications

Serious Traffic Violations (while operating a commercial motor vehicle)

*Speeding 15 mph or more over limit
*Reckless driving
*Careless driving
*Improper Lane Change
*Following too close
*Failure to stop
*Failure to yield right of way
*Failure to stop for school bus

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*Failure to stop at signal of law enforcement
*Improper Passing
*Driving a CMV without obtaining a CDL; without having the CDL in possession; or
without the proper class or endorsement
*A violation of any state or local traffic law resulting in a fatal accident

 Convicted of two serious traffic violations within a three-year period - 60 DAY
DISQUALIFICATION.

 Convicted of three serious traffic violations within a three-year period - 120 DAY
DISQUALIFICATION.

Falsify Information on Application or Certification
60 DAY DISQUALIFICATION

Violation of an Out-of-Service Order
 Convicted of first violation of an out-of-service order - 90 DAY DISQUALIFICATION.
 Convicted of two violations of out-of-service orders in separate incidents during a 10-
year period - ONE YEAR DISQUALIFICATION.
 Convicted of three violations of out-of-service orders in separate incidents during a 10-
year period - THREE YEAR DISQUALIFICATION.

***If any of the above violations occurred while transporting hazardous
material required to be placarded or while operating a motor vehicle designed
to transport more than 15 passengers, the person is disqualified for a period of
180 days, three years, or five years. ***

Disqualification for Grade Crossing Violations

Convictions for railroad crossing violations committed while driving a commercial motor vehicle
result in a commercial driver license disqualification.
1st conviction – 60 day disqualification
2nd conviction within a 3 year period – 120 day disqualification
3rd or subsequent conviction within a 3 year period – 1 year disqualification

One Year Disqualification
Any person is disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle for a period of no less than
one-year if convicted of a first violation of:

 Driving a CMV while privileges are withdrawn
 DWI .08 or above, while driving a commercial or non-commercial motor vehicle
 Driving a CMV with .04 to .07 BAC
 Hit and Run/Leaving the Scene of an Accident while driving a commercial or non-

commercial motor vehicle
 Using a commercial or non-commercial motor vehicle in the commission of a felony

(non-traffic)
 Refusal of the Chemical Test in a commercial or non-commercial motor vehicle
 Causing a fatality through the negligent operation of a commercial motor vehicle

If any of the above violations occurred while transporting hazardous material required to be placarded or while operating
a motor vehicle designed to transport more than 15 passengers, the person is disqualified for a period of 3 years.

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Lifetime Disqualification (may be reduced to 10 years)
Two or more of any of the convictions listed under “One Year Disqualification.”

Permanent Lifetime Disqualification

 Additional major offense (listed under “One Year Disqualification”) after reinstatement of
10-year disqualification.

 Commission of any felony in commercial or non-commercial motor vehicle involving the
manufacture, distribution, or dispensing of a controlled substance.

Imminent Hazardous Disqualification

Upon notification from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that a driver is an
imminent hazard (FMCSR 383.52)

In Addition While Driving a Commercial Motor Vehicle… if you refuse to submit to the
requested chemical analysis you will be immediately placed out of service for a period of 24 hours
and will be disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle for a period of one year under
SDCL 32-12A-43 and 32-12A-46. Also, if your chemical analysis discloses that you have been
operating a commercial motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.04% or more by weight of
alcohol in your blood in violation of SDCL 32-12A-44, your commercial driver license will be
disqualified for a period of one year.

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SECURITY THREAT ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES:

Background

Federal Regulations require anyone applying for a new, renewal or transfer of a commercial driver license
containing a hazardous materials endorsement to submit finger prints and obtain a security clearance
from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) prior to the issuance of the commercial driver
license.

Disqualifying Offenses

An individual is not qualified for a hazardous materials endorsement if the individual is wanted or under indictment or
has a felony conviction, or has been found not guilty by reason of insanity of any of the following crimes: terrorism,
espionage, sedition, treason, a crime involving a severe transportation security incident or improper transportation of
a hazardous material, and includes conspiracy or attempt to commit such crimes; unlawful possession, use, sale,
distribution, manufacture, purchase, receipt, transfer, shipping, transporting, import, export, storage of, or dealing in
an explosive or explosive device; murder; violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
where one of the predicate acts found by a jury or admitted by the defendant consists of terrorism or murder.

An individual is not qualified for a hazardous materials endorsement if the individual is wanted or under indictment,

has been found guilty by reason of insanity, has a felony conviction within the previous 7 years, or was released from

incarceration during the previous 5 years for a felony conviction of any of the following crimes:

import, export, or dealing in a firearm or other

a. Assault with intent to Murder weapon.

b. Arson. g. Extortion.

c. Dishonesty, fraud or misrepresentation, including h. Robbery.

identity fraud. i. Distribution of, intent to distribute, possession, or

d. Kidnapping or hostage taking. importation of a controlled substance.

e. Rape or aggravated sexual abuse. j. Smuggling.

f. Unlawful possession, use, sale, distribution, k. Bribery.

receipt, transfer, shipping, transporting, delivery, l. Immigration violations.

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m. Violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt An individual is not qualified for a hazardous materials
Organizations Act. endorsement if the individual has a mental defect as defined by
the Transportation Security Administration.
n. Conspiracy or attempt to commit any of the crimes
listed above.

If you have a Hazardous Materials endorsement, and meet any of the disqualification criteria above, you must surrender your
commercial driver license to a Driver Exam Station immediately. When you surrender your commercial driver license you
may be issued a commercial driver license without a Hazardous Materials endorsement if you are otherwise qualified.

Application Process

1. Complete the application for a security threat assessment background check by either logging onto
https://hazprints.tsa.dhs.gov or by calling 1-877-429-7746 (there is an $89.25 background check fee that will need to
be paid upon application).

2. Fingerprinting. Contact one of the following fingerprinting sites for an appointment. You must provide the
fingerprinting site with identification (a state-issued driver license or identification card):

Western Dakota Tech Institute Edmunds County Sheriff’s Office
210 Second Avenue
800 Mickelson Drive Ipswich SD 57451
Rapid City SD 57703 By appointment only
By appointment only: (605) 426-6002
605-718-2410
Haakon County Sheriff’s Office
EMSI Sioux Falls 140 S. Howard
2221 Russell St Philip SD 57567
Sioux Falls SD 57104 Tuesday 9-12pm by appointment
Hours: Mon-Fri; 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (605) 859-2741
(605) 728-5999
Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office
The following law enforcement sites may also be used 300 4th St
for fingerprinting (these sites are for use by South Hayti SD 57241
Dakota residents only). If using one of these sites you By appointment only
must bring a paper copy of the background check (605) 783-3232
application form (the application must be signed in
front of the official doing the fingerprinting):

Bennett County Sheriff’s Office Marshall County Sheriff's Office
201 State Street 911 VanderHorck St
Martin SD 57551 Britton SD 57430
Thursday 9-12pm by appointment By appointment only
(605) 685-6516 (605) 448-5181

Brown County Sheriff’s Office Perkins County Sheriff Department
25 Market St. 100 E Main St
Aberdeen, SD 57402 Bison SD 57620
(605) 626-7100 Wednesday 1-4pm by appointment
(605) 207-0140
Brule County Sheriff’s Office
201 West Kellam Ave Platte Police Department
Chamberlain SD 57325 310 N Main St
Tuesday 9-11am or 1-4pm by appointment Platte SD 57369
(605) 734-4443 By appointment only
(605) 337-2144
Dewey County Sheriff’s Department
702 C Street Sanborn County Sheriff’s Office
Timber Lake SD 57656 604 W. 6th St
Tuesday 9-2pm by appointment Woonsocket SD 57385
(605) 865-3330 By appointment only
(605) 796-4541

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Stanley County Sheriff's Office Ziebach County Sheriff's Office
8 E. Second St 100 Main St
Fort Pierre SD 57532 Dupree SD 57623
Wednesday 1-4pm by appointment By appointment only
(605) 223-7792 (605) 365-5177

Winner Police Department
217 E 3rd St
Winner SD 57580
By appointment only
(605) 842-3328

Issuance of CDL with Hazardous Material Endorsement

When the background check is completed the Transportation Security Administration will notify both the applicant and the
state driver licensing authorities. At that time the applicant may return to their local driver exam station, with proof of
citizenship and proof of identity, to be issued a license with the endorsement.

All applicants for a hazardous material endorsement must complete a knowledge exam to obtain the endorsement.

PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP

One of the documents listed below is required when making application at a South Dakota Driver Exam Station for a
commercial driver license with a hazardous materials endorsement (new, transfer and renewal applicants). This document
is required in addition to any other documents that are required for proof of identity.

US Citizen: Valid U.S. Passport; Certificate of birth that bears an official seal and was issued by a county, state,
municipal authority, or outlying possession of the United States; Certificate of Birth Abroad issued by the United States
Department of State (Form FS-545 or DS 1350); Certificate of Naturalization (Form N-550 or N-570); or Certificate of
United States Citizenship (Form N-560 or N-561)

Immigration Status Documentation: Permanent Resident Card, Alien Registration Receipt Card (Form I-551); Temporary
I-551 stamp in Foreign Passport; Temporary I-551 stamp in form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record with photograph of the
bearer; Re-entry Permit Form I-327

Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) and regulations for CDL operation are found in Title 42 CFR part 1003 and Title
49 CFR parts 100 to 185 and 300 to 399. You can purchase a copy of the Code of Federal Regulations through your
local Government Printing Office bookstore and various industry publishers. Company offices often have copies of the
rules for sale or driver use.

Information is also available on the Transportation Security Administration’s website at www.tsa.gov. Individuals and

operators with questions about the Patriot Act rule can e-mail [email protected].

Documents Needed For a South Dakota Driver License or ID Card

Federal requirements have changed the documents required to obtain or renew a driver license or
identification card. We want to make the process as quick and easy as possible for you.

Look over the documents on the list below, and if you have any questions at all, anything you don't understand
or any documents you aren't sure you can find, please contact the Driver Licensing Program. You may email
[email protected] (please include your first and last name) or call toll-free at 1-800-952-3696 or
directly at 605-773-6883.

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Effective December 31, 2009 federal regulations require anyone applying for a new, renewal, or
duplicate driver license or identification card to provide the documents listed below (photo copies are
not acceptable):

I. You will need one Identity Document. NOTE: If your name is different than the name on your identity
document, you will need to bring additional proof of your legal name. Acceptable documents for proof of a
legal name change are a certified marriage certificate (issued by a state vital records agency), a certified
adoption document, or a certified court order authorizing a name change (such as a divorce decree). If you
have had multiple marriages, you will need to bring similar documents providing legal proof of each name
change.

An Identity Document to prove identity, date of birth, and lawful status is considered to be one of the

following:

 Certified U.S. birth certificate issued by

state or county (hospital birth certificates are Non-Citizens may bring:
not  Valid unexpired permanent resident card
acceptable)  Valid unexpired employment authorization
 Valid unexpired U.S. passport
 Certificate of Naturalization document
 Certificate of Citizenship  Foreign passport with valid unexpired U.S.

Visa with I-94

South Dakota birth and marriage certificate information is available on the state of South Dakota web site
at http://www.doh.sd.gov/vitalrecords/order.aspx and through your local County Register of Deeds office.
Marriage certificates before 1970 may not be available for same day issuance. For telephone numbers and
addresses to write for out-of-state vital records, please visit http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w.htm.

II. You will need one document to prove Social Security number. Only the documents listed below can serve

as proof of Social Security number (the document must include your name and full social security number):

 Social Security card  Non-SSA 1099 Form

 W-2 Form  Pay stub

 SSA 1099 Form

(For information on how to apply for a social security number or replacement card, please visit
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber/)

III. You will need two documents to prove your residential address. A parent's proof of address is acceptable

for a minor child. Please bring two of the documents listed below (each must contain your current address):

 Utility bill  Other items with your address can be

 Credit card statement reviewed by Driver Licensing personnel

 Pay stub or earnings statement  If you are unable to provide proof of

 Rent receipt residency, please call 1-800-952-3696 or

 Phone bill 605-773-6883 for exceptions.

 Transcript or report card from an accredited  Post Office Box addresses are acceptable

school in areas not assigned a street or 911

 Bank statement address

 Mortgage document

 Tax document
 Homeowners/renter's insurance policy

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Section 9 You must have a commercial driver license (CDL)
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS with a hazardous materials endorsement before
you drive any size vehicle that is used in the
 The Intent of the Regulations transportation of any material that requires
 Bulk Tank Loading, Unloading, and hazardous material placarding or any quantity of a
material listed as a select agent or toxin in 42 CFR
Marking 93. You must pass a written test about the
 Driver Responsibilities regulations and requirements to get this
 Driving and Parking Rules endorsement.
 Communications Rules
 Emergencies Everything you need to know to pass the written
 Loading and Unloading test is in this section. However, this is only a
beginning. Most drivers need to know much more
Hazardous materials are products that pose a risk on the job. You can learn more by reading and
to health, safety, and property during understanding the federal and state rules
transportation. The term often is shortened to applicable to hazardous materials, as well as,
HAZMAT, which you may see on road signs or to attending hazardous materials training courses.
HM in government regulations. Hazardous Your employer, colleges and universities, and
materials include explosives, various types of gas, various associations usually offer these courses.
solids, flammable and combustible liquid, and other You can get copies of the Federal Regulations (49
materials. Because of the risks involved and the CFR) through your local Government Printing
potential consequences these risks impose, all Office bookstore and various industry publishers.
levels of government regulate the handling of Union or company offices often have copies of the
hazardous materials. rules for driver use. Find out where you can get
your own copy to use on the job.
The Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) is
found in parts 171-180 of title 49 of the Code of The regulations require training and testing for all
Federal Regulations. The common reference for drivers involved in transporting hazardous
these regulations is 49 CFR 171-180. materials. Your employer or a designated
representative is required to provide this training
The Hazardous Materials Table in these and testing. Hazardous materials employers are
regulations contains a list of these items. However, required to keep a record of that training on each
this list is not all-inclusive. Whether or not a employee as long as that employee is working with
material is considered hazardous is based on its hazardous materials, and for 90 days thereafter.
characteristics and the shipper's decision on The regulations require that hazardous materials
whether or not the material meets a definition of a employees be trained and tested at least once
hazardous material in the regulations. every three years.

The regulations require vehicles transporting By March 24, 2006, all drivers must be trained in
certain types or quantities of hazardous materials the security risks of hazardous materials
to display diamond-shaped, square on point, transportation. This training must include how to
warning signs called placards. recognize and respond to possible security threats.

This section is designed to assist you in The regulations also require that drivers have
understanding your role and responsibilities in special training before driving a vehicle
hauling hazardous materials. Due to the constantly transporting certain flammable gas materials or
changing nature of government regulations, it is highway route controlled quantities of radioactive
impossible to guarantee absolute accuracy of the materials. In addition, drivers transporting cargo
materials in this section. An up-to-date copy of the tanks and portable tanks must receive specialized
complete regulations is essential for you to have. training. Each driver’s employer or his or her
Included in these regulations is a complete designated representative must provide such
glossary of terms. training.

Some locations require permits to transport certain
explosives or bulk hazardous wastes. States and
counties also may require drivers to follow special
hazardous materials routes. The federal
government may require permits or exemptions for

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special hazardous materials cargo such as rocket Hazardous Materials
fuel. Find out about permits, exemptions, and Transportation—Who Does What
special routes for the places you drive.
The Shipper
The Intent of the Regulations
 Sends products from one place to another by
Contain the Material truck, rail, vessel, or airplane.

Transporting hazardous materials can be risky.  Uses the hazardous materials regulations to
The regulations are intended to protect you, those determine the product’s:
around you, and the environment. They tell
shippers how to package the materials safely and  Proper shipping name.
drivers how to load, transport, and unload the  Hazard class.
material. These are called "containment rules."  Identification number.
 Packing group.
Communicate the Risk  Correct packaging.
 Correct label and markings.
To communicate the risk, shippers must warn  Correct placards.
drivers and others about the material's hazards.
The regulations require shippers to put hazard  Must package, mark, and label the materials;
warning labels on packages, provide proper prepare shipping papers; provide emergency
shipping papers, emergency response information, response information; and supply placards.
and placards. These steps communicate the
hazard to the shipper, the carrier, and the driver.  Certify on the shipping paper that the shipment
has been prepared according to the rules
Assure Safe Drivers and Equipment (unless you are pulling cargo tanks supplied by
you or your employer).
In order to get hazardous materials endorsement
on a CDL, you must pass a written test about The Carrier
transporting hazardous materials. To pass the test,
you must know how to:  Takes the shipment from the shipper to its
destination.
 Identify what are hazardous materials.
 Safely load shipments.  Prior to transportation, checks that the shipper
 Properly placard your vehicle in accordance correctly described, marked, labeled, and
otherwise prepared the shipment for
with the rules. transportation.
 Safely transport shipments.
 Refuses improper shipments.
Learn the rules and follow them. Following the  Reports accidents and incidents involving
rules reduces the risk of injury from hazardous
materials. Taking shortcuts by breaking rules is hazardous materials to the proper government
unsafe. Rule breakers can be fined and put in jail. agency.

Inspect your vehicle before and during each trip. The Driver
Law enforcement officers may stop and inspect
your vehicle. When stopped, they may check your  Makes sure the shipper has identified, marked,
shipping papers, vehicle placards, and the and labeled the hazardous materials properly.
hazardous materials endorsement on your driver
license, and your knowledge of hazardous  Refuses leaking packages and shipments.
materials.  Placards his vehicle when loading, if required.
 Safely transports the shipment without delay.
 Follows all special rules about transporting

hazardous materials.
 Keep hazardous materials shipping papers

and emergency response information in the
proper place.

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Communication Rules of lading, and manifests are all shipping papers.
Figure 6 shows an example shipping paper.
Definitions
After an accident or hazardous materials spill or
Some words and phrases have special meanings leak, you may be injured and unable to
when talking about hazardous materials. Some of communicate the hazards of the materials you are
these may differ from meanings you are used to. transporting. Firefighters and police can prevent or
The words and phrases in this section may be on reduce the amount of damage or injury at the
your test. The meanings of other important words scene if they know what hazardous materials are
are in the glossary at the end of this manual. being carried. Your life, and the lives of others,
may depend on quickly locating the hazardous
A material's hazard class reflects the risks materials shipping papers. For that reason the
associated with it. There are nine different hazard rules require:
classes. The types of materials included in these
nine classes are in Figure 1.  Shippers to describe hazardous materials
correctly and include an emergency response
Hazardous Materials Table telephone number on shipping papers.

Division Name of Class or Examples  Carriers and drivers to put tabs on hazardous
Class Division materials shipping papers, or keep them on top
of other shipping papers and keep the required
1.1 Mass Explosives Dynamite emergency response information with the
shipping papers.
1.2 Projection Hazards Flares
 Drivers to keep hazardous materials shipping
1 1.3 Mass Fire Hazards Display Fireworks papers:

1.4 Very Insensitive Ammunition  In a pouch on the driver's door, or
 In clear view within immediate reach while
1.5 Extreme Insensitive Blasting Agents
the seat belt is fastened while driving, or
Explosive Devices  On the driver's seat when out of the

2.1 Flammable Gases Propane vehicle.
Helium
2 2.2 Non-Flammable Package Labels
Gases Fluorine, Compressed
Shippers put diamond-shaped hazard warning
2.3 Poisonous/Toxic Gasoline labels on most hazardous materials packages.
These labels inform others of the hazard. If the
Gases diamond label won't fit on the package, shippers
may put the label on a tag securely attached to the
3- Flammable Liquids package. For example, compressed gas cylinders
that will not hold a label will have tags or decals.
4.1 Flammable Gases Ammonium Picrate, Labels look like the examples in Figure 2.
Wetted
4 4.2 Spontaneously White Phosphorus
Combustible Sodium

4.3 Spontaneously

Combustible When

Wet

5 5.1 Oxidizers Ammonium Nitrate
5.2 Organic Peroxides Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Peroxide

6.1 Poison (Toxic Potassium Cyanide

6 Material)

6.2 Infectious Anthrax Virus

Substances

7- Radioactive Uranium

8- Corrosives Battery Fluid

9- Miscellaneous Polychlorinated

Hazardous Materials Biphenyls (PCB)

e- ORM-D (Other Food Flavorings,
Regulated Material- Medicines
Domestic)

- Combustible Liquids Fuel Oil

Figure 1

A shipping paper describes the hazardous
materials being transported. Shipping orders, bills

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Examples of HAZMAT Labels. Figure 2 Identification numbers are a four-digit code used
by first responders to identify hazardous
Lists of Regulated Products materials. An identification number may be used to
identify more than one chemical. The letters “NA or
Placards. Placards are used to warn others of “UN” will precede the identification number. The
hazardous materials. Placards are signs put on the United States Department of Transportation’s
outside of a vehicle and on bulk packages, which Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) identifies
identify the hazard class of the cargo. A placarded the chemicals all identification numbers are
vehicle must have at least four identical placards. assigned to.
They are put on the front, rear, and both sides of
the vehicle. See Figure 3. Placards must be There are three main lists used by shippers,
readable from all four directions. They are at least carriers, and drivers when trying to identify
10 3/4 inches square, square-on-point, in a hazardous materials. Before transporting a
diamond shape. Cargo tanks and other bulk material, look for its name on three lists. Some
packaging display the identification number of their materials are on all lists, others on only one.
contents on placards or orange panels or white Always check the following lists:
square-on-point displays that are the same size as
placards.  Section 172.101, the Hazardous Materials
Table.
Examples of HAZMAT Placards. Figure 3
 Appendix A to Section 172.101, the List of
Hazardous Substances and Reportable
Quantities.

 Appendix B to Section 172.101, the List of
Marine Pollutants.

The Hazardous Materials Table. Figure 4 shows
part of the Hazardous Materials Table. Column 1
tells which shipping mode(s) the entry affects and
other information concerning the shipping
description. The next five columns show each
material's shipping name, hazard class or division,
identification number, packaging group, and
required labels.

Six different symbols may appear in Column 1 of
the table.

(+) Shows the proper shipping name, hazard
class, and packing group to use, even if
the material doesn't meet the hazard class
definition.

(A) Means the hazardous material described
in Column 2 is subject to the HMR only
when offered or intended for transport by
air unless it is a hazardous substance or
hazardous waste.

(W) Means the hazardous material described
in Column 2 is subject to the HMR only
when offered or intended for transportation
by water unless it is a hazardous
substance, hazardous waste, or marine
pollutant.

(D) Means the proper shipping name is
appropriate for describing materials for
domestic transportation, but may not be
proper for international transportation.

(I) Identifies a proper shipping name that is
used to describe materials in international

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49 CFR 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table

Packaging (173. ***)

Symbols Hazardous Materials Hazard Identification PG Label Special
Description & Proper Class or Numbers Codes Provisions
Shipping Names Division (172.1010
Non
Exceptions Bulk Bulk

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8A) (8B) (8C)
204 240
A Acetaldehyde ammonia 9 UN1841 III 9 IB8, IP6 155

Figure 4

Appendix A to 49 CFR 172

List of Hazardous Substances and Reportable Quantities

Hazardous Synonyms Reportable Quantity (RQ)
Substances Pounds (Kilograms)

Phenyl mercaptan Benzinethiol, 100 (45.4)
@ Thiophenol

Phenylmercuric Mercury, (acetato-0) 100 (45.4)
acetate phenyl

N-Phenylthiourea Thiourea, phenyl 100 (45.4)
Phorate

Phosphorodithioic acid,

Phosgene O,O-diethyl S- 10 (4.54)

(ethylthio), methylester

Phosphine Carbonyl chloride 10 (4.54) *

Phosphoric acid Hydrogen Phosphide 100 (45.4)

Phosphoric acid, 5000 (2270)
diethyl

4-nitrophenyl ester Diethyl-p nitrophenyl 100 (45.4)
phosphate

Phosphoric acid, Lead phosphate 1 (.454)
lead salt

* Spills of 10 pounds or more must be reported.

Figure 5

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transportation. A different shipping name special requirements for shipping papers, marking,
may be used when only domestic and placards.
transportation is involved.
(G) Means this hazardous material described in Column 8 is a three-part column showing the
Column 2 is a generic shipping name. A section numbers covering the packaging
generic shipping name must be requirements for each hazardous material.
accompanied by a technical name on the
shipping paper. A technical name is a Note: Columns 9 and 10 do not apply to
specific chemical that makes the product transportation by highway.
hazardous.
Appendix A to 49 CFR 172.101 - The List of
Column 2 lists the proper shipping names and Hazardous Substances and Reportable
descriptions of regulated materials. Entries are in Quantities. The DOT and the EPA want to know
alphabetical order so you can more quickly find the about spills of hazardous substances. They are
right entry. The table shows proper shipping names named in the List of Hazardous Substances and
in regular type. The shipping paper must show Reportable Quantities. See Figure 9.5. Column 3 of
proper shipping names. Names shown in italics are the list shows each product's reportable quantity
not proper shipping names. (RQ). When these materials are being transported
in a reportable quantity or greater in one package,
Column 3 shows a material's hazard class or the shipper displays the letters RQ on the shipping
division, or the entry "Forbidden." Never transport a paper and package. The letters RQ may appear
"Forbidden" material. You placard shipments based before or after the basic description. You or your
on the quantity and hazard class. You can decide employer must report any spill of these materials,
which placards to use if you know these three which occurs in a reportable quantity.
things:
 Material's hazard class. If the words INHALATION HAZARD appear on the
 Amount being shipped. shipping paper or package, the rules require display
 Amount of all hazardous materials of all classes of the POISON INHALATION HAZARD or POISON
GAS placards, as appropriate. These placards must
on your vehicle. be used in addition to other placards, which may be
Column 4 lists the identification number for each required by the product's hazard class. Always
proper shipping name. Identification numbers are display the hazard class placard and the POISON
preceded by the letters "UN" or "NA." The letters INHALATION HAZARD placard, even for small
"NA" are associated with proper shipping names amounts.
that are only used within the United States and to
and from Canada. The identification number must Appendix B to 49 CFR 172.101 - Marine
appear on the shipping paper as part of the Pollutants
shipping description and also appear on the
package. It also must appear on cargo tanks and Appendix B is a listing of chemicals that are toxic to
other bulk packaging. Police and firefighters use marine life. For highway transportation, this list is
this number to quickly identify the hazardous only used for chemicals in a container with a
materials. capacity of 119 gallons or more without a placard or
Column 5 shows the packing group (in Roman label as specified by the HMR.
numeral) assigned to a material.
Any bulk packages of a Marine Pollutant must
Column 6 shows the hazard warning label(s) display the Marine Pollutant marking (white triangle
shippers must put on packages of hazardous with a fish and an “X” through the fish). This
materials. Some products require use of more than marking (it is not a placard) must also be displayed
one label due to a dual hazard being present. No on the outside of the vehicle. In addition, a notation
label is needed where the table shows the word must be made on the shipping papers near the
NONE. description of the material: “Marine Pollutant”.

Column 7 lists the additional (special) provisions Shipping Paper
that apply to this material. When there is an entry in
this column, you must refer to the federal ABC DEF Page
regulations for specific information. The numbers 1- Corporation Corporation 1 of 1
6 in this column mean the hazardous material is a 88 Valley 55
poison inhalation hazard (PIH). PIH materials have TO: Street FROM: Mountain
Anywhere, Street
VA Nowhere,
CO

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Quantity HM Description Weight  Identified by an "X" placed before the shipping
name in a column captioned "HM". The letters
1 RQ Phosgene, 2.3, 25 lbs "RQ" may be used instead of "X" if a reportable
cylinder quantity is present in one package.
UN1076
The basic description of hazardous materials
Poison, Inhalation includes the proper shipping name, hazard class or
division, the identification number, and the packing
(“RQ” Hazard, group, if any, in that order. The packing group is
Zone A displayed in Roman numerals and may be
preceded by "PG".
means that
Shipping name, hazard class, and identification
this is a (Phosgene is the number must not be abbreviated unless specifically
authorized in the hazardous materials regulations.
reportable proper shipping The description must also show:
quantity.)
name from Column 2  The total quantity and unit of measure.
 The letters RQ, if a reportable quantity.
of the Hazardous  If the letters RQ appear, the name of the

Materials Table.) hazardous substance.
 For all materials with the letter “G” (Generic) in
(2.3 is the Hazard
Class from Column 3 Column 1, the technical name of the hazardous
of the Hazardous material.
Materials Table.)
Shipping papers also must list an emergency
(Un1076 is the response telephone number. The emergency
response telephone number is the responsibility of
Identification the shipper. It can be used by emergency
responders to obtain information about any
Number from hazardous materials involved in a spill or fire. Some
hazardous materials do not need a telephone
Column 4 of the number. You should check the regulations for a
listing.
Hazardous materials
Shippers also must provide emergency response
Table.) information to the motor carrier for each hazardous
material being shipped. The emergency response
This is to certify that the above named materials are information must be able to be used away from the
motor vehicle and must provide information on how
properly classified, described, packaged marked and to safely handle incidents involving the material. It
must include information on the shipping name of
labeled, and are in proper condition for transportation the hazardous materials, risks to health, fire,
according to the applicable regulations of the United explosion, and initial methods of handling spills,
States Department of Transportation. fires, and leaks of the materials.

DEF Carrier: Safety Such information can be on the shipping paper or
some other document that includes the basic
Shipper: Corporation Per: First description and technical name of the hazardous
material. Or, it may be in a guidance book such as
Per: Smith Date: the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG). Motor
carriers may assist shippers by keeping an ERG on
Date: October 15, each vehicle carrying hazardous materials. The
driver must provide the emergency response
2003 information to any federal, state, or local authority
responding to a hazardous materials incident or
Special Instructions: 24 hour Emergency Contact, investigating one.

John Smith 1-800-555-5555 9- 7

Figure 6

The Shipping Paper

The shipping paper shown in Figure 9.6 describes a
shipment. A shipping paper for hazardous materials
must include:

 Page numbers if the shipping paper has more
than one page. The first page must tell the total
number of pages. For example, "Page 1 of 4".

 A proper shipping description for each
hazardous material.

 A shipper's certification, signed by the shipper,
saying they prepared the shipment according to
the rules.

The Item Description

If a shipping paper describes both hazardous and
non-hazardous products, the hazardous materials
will be either:

 Described first.
 Highlighted in a contrasting color.

Total quantity must appear before or after the basic If rules require it, the shipper will put RQ, MARINE
description. The packaging type and the unit of POLLUTANT, BIOHAZARD, HOT, or INHALATION-
measurement may be abbreviated. For example: HAZARD on the package. Packages with liquid
containers inside will also have package orientation
10 ctns. Paint, 3, UN1263, PG II, 500 lbs. markings with the arrows pointing in the correct
upright direction. The labels used always reflect the
The shipper of hazardous wastes must put the word hazard class of the product. If a package needs
WASTE before the proper shipping name of the more than one label, the labels will be close
material on the shipping paper (hazardous waste together, near the proper shipping name.
manifest). For example:
Recognizing Hazardous Materials
Waste Acetone, 3, UN1090, PG II.
Learn to recognize shipments of hazardous
A non-hazardous material may not be described by materials. To find out if the shipment includes
using a hazard class or an identification number. hazardous materials, look at the shipping paper.
Does it have:
Shipper's Certification
 An entry with a proper shipping name, hazard
When the shipper packages hazardous materials, class, and identification number?
he/she certifies that the package has been
prepared according to the rules. The signed  A highlighted entry or one with an X or RQ in
shipper's certification appears on the original the hazardous materials column?
shipping paper. The only exceptions are when a
shipper is a private carrier transporting their own Other clues suggesting hazardous materials:
product and when the package is provided by the
carrier (for example, a cargo tank). Unless a  What business is the shipper in? Paint dealer?
package is clearly unsafe or does not comply with Chemical supply? Scientific supply house? Pest
the HMR, you may accept the shipper's certification control or agricultural supplier? Explosives,
concerning proper packaging. Some carriers have munitions, or fireworks dealer?
additional rules about transporting hazardous
materials. Follow your employer's rules when  Are there tanks with diamond labels or placards
accepting shipments. on the premises?

Package Markings and Labels  What type of package is being shipped?
Cylinders and drums are often used for
Shippers print required markings directly on the hazardous materials shipments.
package, an attached label, or tag. An important
package marking is the name of the hazardous  Is a hazard class label, proper shipping name,
materials. It is the same name as the one on the or identification number on the package?
shipping paper. The requirements for marking vary
by package size and material being transported.  Are there any handling precautions?
When required, the shipper will put the following on
the package:

 The name and address of shipper or consignee.
 The hazardous material's shipping name and

identification number.
 The labels required.

It is a good idea to compare the shipping paper to
the markings and labels. Always make sure that the
shipper shows the correct basic description on the
shipping paper and verifies that the proper labels
are shown on the packages. If you are not familiar
with the material, ask the shipper to contact your
office.

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Hazardous Waste Manifest transported is 1,001 pounds or more including the
package. Add the amounts from all shipping papers
When transporting hazardous wastes, you must for all the Table 2 products you have on board. See
sign by hand and carry a Uniform Hazardous Waste Figure 8.
Manifest. The name and EPA registration number
of the shippers, carriers, and destination must Placard Table 1
appear on the manifest. Shippers must prepare, Any Amount
date, and sign by hand the manifest. Treat the
manifest as a shipping paper when transporting the IF YOUR VEHICLE PLACARD AS…
waste. Only give the waste shipment to another
registered carrier or disposal/treatment facility. CONTAINS ANY
Each carrier transporting the shipment must sign by AMOUNT OF……
hand the manifest. After you deliver the shipment,
keep your copy of the manifest. Each copy must 1.1 Mass Explosives Explosives 1.1
have all needed signatures and dates, including 1.2 Project Hazards Explosives 1.2
those of the person to whom you delivered the 1.3 Mass Fire Hazards Explosives 1.3
waste. 2.3 Poisonous/Toxic Poison Gas
Gases
Placarding 4.3 Spontaneously Dangerous When Wet
Combustible When
Attach the appropriate placards to the vehicle Wet Organic Peroxide
before you drive it. You are only allowed to move an
improperly placarded vehicle during an emergency, 5.2 (Organic Peroxide,
in order to protect life or property. Type B, liquid or solid,
Temperature
Placards must appear on both sides and both ends controlled)
of the vehicle. Each placard must be:
6.1 (Inhalation hazard Poison
 Easily seen from the direction it faces. zone A & B only)
 Placed so the words or numbers are level and
7 (Radioactive Yellow Radioactive
read from left to right. III label only)
 At least three inches away from any other
Figure 7
markings.
 Kept clear of attachments or devices such as You may use DANGEROUS placards instead of
separate placards for each Table 2 hazard class
ladders, doors, and tarpaulins. when:
 Kept clean and undamaged so that the color,
 You have 1,001 pounds or more of two or more
format, and message are easily seen. Table 2 hazard classes, requiring different
 Be affixed to a background of contrasting color. placards, and
 The use of “Drive Safely” and other slogans is
 You have not loaded 2,205 pounds or more of
prohibited. any Table 2 hazard class material at any one
 The front placard may be on the front of the place. (You must use the specific placard for
this material.)
tractor or the front of the trailer.
 The dangerous placard is an option, not a
To decide which placards to use, you need to know: requirement. You can always placard for the
materials.
 The hazard class of the materials.
 The amount of hazardous materials shipped. If the words INHALATION HAZARD are on the
 The total weight of all classes of hazardous shipping paper or package, you must display
POISON GAS or POISON INHALATION placards in
materials in your vehicle. addition to any other placards needed by the
product's hazard class. The 1,000 pound exception
Placard Tables does not apply to these materials.

There are two placard tables, Table 1 and Table 2. Materials with a secondary hazard of dangerous
Table 1 materials must be placarded whenever any when wet must display the DANGEROUS WHEN
amount is transported. See Figure.7.
WET placard in addition to any other placards
Except for bulk packagings, the hazard classes in needed by the product’s hazard class. The 1,000-
Table 2 need placards only if the total amount pound exception to placarding does not apply to

these materials.

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Placard Table 2 may display labels. All other bulk packages must be
1,001 Pounds Or More placarded on all four sides.

Category of Material Placard Name Subsections 1, 2, and 3
(Hazard class or division Test Your Knowledge
number and additional Explosives 1.4
Explosives 1.5 1. Shippers package in order to (fill in the
description, as Explosives 1.6 blank) the material.
appropriate)
2. Driver placard their vehicle to (fill in the
1.4 Very Insensitive blank) the risk.

1.5 Extreme Insensitive 3. What three things do you need to know to
decide which placards (if any) you need?
1.6
4. A hazardous materials identification
2.1 Flammable Gases Flammable Gas number must appear on the (fill in the
blank) and on the (fill in the blank). The
2.2 Non- Flammable Gases Non-Flammable Gas. identification number must also appear on
cargo tanks and other bulk packaging.
3 Flammable Liquids Flammable
Combustible Liquid Combustible* 5. Where must you keep shipping papers
4.1 Flammable Gases Flammable Solid describing hazardous materials?
4.2 Spontaneously
Combustible Spontaneously These questions may be on your test. If you can’t
5.1 Oxidizers Combustible answer them all, re-read subsections 1, 2 and 3.

Oxidizer Loading and Unloading

5.2 (other than organic Organic Peroxide Do all you can to protect containers of hazardous
peroxide, Type B, liquid or materials. Don't use any tools, which might damage
solid, Temperature containers or other packaging during loading. Don't
Controlled) use hooks.

6.1 (other than inhalation Poison General Loading Requirements
hazard zone A or B)
Before loading or unloading, set the parking brake.
6.2 Infectious Substances (None) Make sure the vehicle will not move.

8 Corrosives Corrosive Many products become more hazardous when
exposed to heat. Load hazardous materials away
9 Miscellaneous Hazardous Class 9** from heat sources.
Materials
Watch for signs of leaking or damaged containers:
ORM-D (None) LEAKS SPELL TROUBLE! Do not transport leaking
packages. Depending on the material, you, your
* FLAMMABLE may be used in place of a truck, and others could be in danger. It is illegal to
COMBUSTIBLE on a cargo tank or portable tank. move a vehicle with leaking hazardous materials.

** Class 9 Placard is not required for domestic Containers of Class 1 (explosives), Class 3
transportation. (flammable liquids), Class 4 (flammable solids),
Class 5 (oxidizers), Class 8 (corrosives), Class 2
Figure 8 (gases), Division 6.1 (poisons), and Class 7
(radioactive) must be braced to prevent movement
Placards used to identify the primary or subsidiary of the packages during transportation.
hazard class of a material must have the hazard
class or division number displayed in the lower 9- 10
corner of the placard. Permanently affixed
subsidiary hazard placards without the hazard class
number may be used as long as they stay within
color specifications. Non-permanently affixed
subsidiary hazard placards without the hazard class
number may be used until October 1, 2005.

Placards may be displayed for hazardous materials
even if not required so long as the placard identifies
the hazard of the material being transported.

A bulk packaging is a single container with a
capacity of 119 gallons or more. A bulk package,
and a vehicle transporting a bulk package, must be
placarded, even if it only has the residue of a
hazardous material. Certain bulk packages only
have to be placarded on the two opposite sides or

No Smoking. When loading or unloading  Use a floor lining with Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3
hazardous materials, keep fire away. Don't let (Class A or B Explosives). The floors must be
people smoke nearby. Never smoke around: tight and the liner must be either non-metallic
material or non-ferrous metal.
 Class 1 (Explosives)
 Class 2.1 (Flammable Gas ) Use extra care to protect explosives. Never use
 Class 3 (Flammable Liquids) hooks or other metal tools. Never drop, throw, or
 Class 4 (Flammable Solids) roll packages. Protect explosive packages from
 Class 5 (Oxidizers) other cargo that might cause damage.

Secure Against Movement. Brace containers so Do not transfer a Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 (Class A
they will not fall, slide, or bounce around during or B Explosive) from one vehicle to another on a
transportation. Be very careful when loading public roadway except in an emergency. If safety
containers that have valves or other fittings. All requires an emergency transfer, set out red warning
hazardous materials packages must be secured reflectors, flags, or electric lanterns. You must warn
during transportation. others on the road.

After loading, do not open any package during your Never transport damaged packages of explosives.
trip. Never transfer hazardous materials from one Do not take a package that shows any dampness or
package to another while in transit. You may empty oily stain.
a cargo tank, but do not empty any other package
while it is on the vehicle. Do not transport Division 1.1 or 1.2 (Class A
Cargo Heater Rules. There are special cargo heater Explosives) in triples or in vehicle combinations if:
rules for loading:
 There is a marked or placarded cargo tank in
 Class 1 (Explosives) the combination.
 Class 2.1 (Flammable Gas )
 Class 3 (Flammable Liquids)  The other vehicle in the combination contains:

The rules usually forbid use of cargo heaters,  Division 1.1 A (Initiating Explosives).
including automatic cargo heater/air conditioner  Packages of Class 7 (Radioactive)
units. Unless you have read all the related rules,
don't load the above products in a cargo space that materials labeled "Yellow III."
has a heater.  Division 2.3 (Poisonous Gas) or Division

Use Closed Cargo Space. You cannot have 6.1 (Poisonous) materials.
overhang or tailgate loads of:  Hazardous materials in a portable tank, on

 Class 1 (Explosives) a DOT Spec 106A or 110A tank.
 Class 4 (Flammable Solids)
 Class 5 (Oxidizers) Class 4 (Flammable Solids) and Class 5
(Oxidizers) Materials. Class 4 materials are solids
You must load these hazardous materials into a that react (including fire and explosion) to water,
closed cargo space unless all packages are: heat, and air or even react spontaneously.

 Fire and water resistant. Class 4 and 5 materials must be completely
 Covered with a fire and water resistant tarp. enclosed in a vehicle or covered securely. Class 4
and 5 materials, which become unstable and
Precautions for Specific Hazards dangerous when wet, must be kept dry while in
transit and during loading and unloading. Materials
Class 1 (Explosives) Materials. Turn your engine that are subject to spontaneous combustion or
off before loading or unloading any explosives. heating must be in vehicles with sufficient
Then check the cargo space. You must: ventilation.
 Disable cargo heaters. Disconnect heater
Class 8 (Corrosive) Materials. If loading by hand,
power sources and drain heater fuel tanks. load breakable containers of corrosive liquid one by
 Make sure there are no sharp points that might one. Keep them right side up. Do not drop or roll the
containers. Load them onto an even floor surface.
damage cargo. Look for bolts, screws, nails, Stack carboys only if the lower tiers can bear the
broken side panels, and broken floorboards. weight of the upper tiers safely.

Do not load nitric acid above any other product.

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Load charged storage batteries so their liquid won't packages in a single vehicle must not exceed
spill. Keep them right side up. Make sure other 50.Table A to this section shows rules for each
cargo won't fall against or short circuit them. transport index. It shows how close you can load
Class 7 (Radioactive) materials to people, animals,
Never load corrosive liquids next to or above: or film. For example, you can't leave a package with
a transport index of 1.1 within two feet of people or
 Division 1.4 (Explosives C). cargo space walls.
 Division 4.1 (Flammable Solids).
 Division 4.3 (Dangerous When Wet). Do Not Load Table
 Class 5 (Oxidizers).
 Division 2.3, Zone B (Poisonous Gases). Do Not Load In The Same Vehicle With

Never load corrosive liquids with: Animal or human food unless the

 Division 1.1 or 1.2 (Explosives A). Division 6.1 or 2.3 poison package is over packed in
 Division 1.2 or 1.3 (Explosives B).
 Division 1.5 (Blasting Agents). (POISON or poison an approved way. Foodstuffs are
 Division 2.3, Zone A (Poisonous Gases).
 Division 4.2 (Spontaneously Combustible inhalation hazard anything you swallow. However,

Materials). labeled material). mouthwash, toothpaste, and skin
 Division 6.1, PGI, Zone A (Poison Liquids).
creams are not foodstuff.
Class 2 (Compressed Gases) Including
Cryogenic Liquids. If your vehicle doesn't have Division 5.1 (Oxidizers), Class 3
racks to hold cylinders, the cargo space floor must
be flat. The cylinders must be: (Flammable Liquids), Class 8

 Held upright. Division 2.3 (Corrosive Liquids), Division 5.2
 In racks attached to the vehicle or in boxes that
(Poisonous) gas Zone (Organic Peroxides),
will keep them from turning over.
A or Division 6.1 Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 (Class A or
Cylinders may be loaded in a horizontal position
(lying down) if it is designed so the relief valve is in (Poison) liquids, PGI, B) Explosives,
the vapor space.
Zone A. Division 1.5 (Blasting Agents),
Division 2.3 (Poisonous Gas) or Division 6.1
(Poisonous) Materials. Never transport these Division 2.1 (Flammable Gases),
materials in containers with interconnections. Never
load a package labeled POISON or POISON Class 4 (Flammable Solids).
INHALATION HAZARD in the driver's cab or
sleeper or with food material for human or animal Charged storage Division 1.1 (Class A Explosives).
consumption. There are special rules for loading batteries.
and unloading Class 2 materials in cargo tanks.
You must have special training to do this. Class 1 (Detonating Any other explosives unless in
primers). authorized containers or
Class 7 (Radioactive) Materials. Some packages packages.
of Class 7 (Radioactive) materials bear a number
called the "transport index." The shipper labels Acids, corrosive materials, or other
these packages Radioactive II or Radioactive III,
and prints the package's transport index on the acidic materials which could
label. Radiation surrounds each package, passing
through all nearby packages. To deal with this Division 6.1 release hydrocyanic acid .
problem, the number of packages you can load
together is controlled. Their closeness to people, (Cyanides or cyanide For Example:
animals, and unexposed film is also controlled. The
transport index tells the degree of control needed mixtures). Cyanides, Inorganic, n.o.s.
during transportation. The total transport index of all
Silver Cyanide

Sodium Cyanide.

Other materials unless the nitric

Nitric acid (Class B). acid is not loaded above any other

material.

Figure 9

Mixed loads. The rules require some products to
be loaded separately. You cannot load them
together in the same cargo space. Figure 9 lists
some examples. The regulations (the Segregation
and Separation Chart) name other materials you
must keep apart.

Subsection 9.4
Test Your Knowledge

1. Around which hazard classes must you
never smoke?

2. Which three hazard classes should not be
loaded into a trailer that has a heater/air
conditioner unit?

3. Should the floor liner required for Division
1.1 or 1.2 materials (Explosives A) be
stainless steel?

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4. At the shipper’s dock you’re given a paper Intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) are bulk
for 100 cartons of battery acid. You already packages, but are not required to have the owner’s
have 100 pounds of dry Silver Cyanide on name or shipping name.
board. What precautions do you have to
take? Tank Loading

5. Name a hazard class that uses transport The person in charge of loading and unloading a
indexes to determine the amount that can cargo tank must be sure a qualified person is
be loaded in a single vehicle. always watching. This person watching the loading
or unloading must:
These questions may be on your test. If you can’t
answer them all, re-read this section.  Be alert.
 Have a clear view of the cargo tank.
Bulk Packaging Marking, Loading and  Be within 25 feet of the tank.
Unloading  Know of the hazards of the materials involved.
 Know the procedures to follow in an
The glossary at the end of this section gives the
meaning of the word bulk. Cargo tanks are bulk emergency.
packaging permanently attached to a vehicle.  Be authorized to move the cargo tank and able
Cargo tanks remain on the vehicle when you load
and unload them. Portable tanks are bulk to do so.
packaging, which are not permanently attached to a
vehicle. The product is loaded or unloaded while There are special attendance rules for cargo tanks
the portable tanks are off the vehicle. Portable transporting propane and anhydrous ammonia.
tanks are then put on a vehicle for transportation.
There are many types of cargo tanks in use. The Close all manholes and valves before moving a
most common cargo tanks are MC306 for liquids tank of hazardous materials, no matter how small
and MC331 for gases. the amount in the tank or how short the distance.
Manholes and valves must be closed to prevent
Markings leaks. It is illegal to move a cargo tank with open
valves or covers unless it is empty according to 49
You must display the identification number of the CFR 173.29.
hazardous materials in portable tanks and cargo
tanks and other bulk packaging (such as dump Flammable Liquids
trucks). Identification numbers are in column 4 of
the Hazardous Materials Table. The rules require Turn off your engine before loading or unloading
black 100 mm (3.9 inch) numbers on orange any flammable liquids. Only run the engine if
panels, placards, or a white, diamond-shaped needed to operate a pump. Ground a cargo tank
background if no placards are required. correctly before filling it through an open filling hole.
Specification cargo tanks must show re-test date Ground the tank before opening the filling hole, and
markings. maintain the ground until after closing the filling
hole.
Portable tanks must also show the lessee or
owner's name. They must also display the shipping Compressed Gas
name of the contents on two opposing sides. The
letters of the shipping name must be at least two Keep liquid discharge valves on a compressed gas
inches tall on portable tanks with capacities of more tank closed except when loading and unloading.
than 1,000 gallons and one-inch tall on portable Unless your engine runs a pump for product
tanks with capacities of less than 1,000 gallons. transfer, turn it off when loading or unloading. If you
The identification number must appear on each side use the engine, turn it off after product transfer,
and each end of a portable tank or other bulk before you unhook the hose. Unhook all
packaging that hold 1,000 gallons or more and on loading/unloading connections before coupling,
two opposing sides, if the portable tank holds less uncoupling, or moving a cargo tank. Always chock
than 1,000 gallons. The identification numbers must trailers and semi-trailers to prevent motion when
still be visible when the portable tank is on the uncoupled from the power unit.
motor vehicle. If they are not visible, you must
display the identification number on both sides and Test Your Knowledge
ends of the motor vehicle.

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1. What are cargo tanks? Parking a Placarded Vehicle Not
2. How is a portable tank different from a Transporting Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 (Class
A or B) Explosives
cargo tank?
3. Your engine runs a pump used during You may park a placarded vehicle (not laden with
explosives) within five feet of the traveled part of the
delivery of compressed gas. Should you road only if your work requires it. Do so only briefly.
turn off the engine before or after Someone must always watch the vehicle when
unhooking hoses after delivery? parked on a public roadway or shoulder. Do not
uncouple a trailer and leave it with hazardous
These questions may be on your test. If you can’t materials on a public street. Do not park within 300
answer them all, re-read this section. feet of an open fire.

Hazardous Materials -- Driving and Attending Parked Vehicles
Parking Rules
The person attending a placarded vehicle must:
Parking with Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 (Class
A or B) Explosives  Be in the vehicle, awake, and not in the sleeper
berth, or within 100 feet of the vehicle and have
Never park with Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 (Class A or it within clear view.
B) explosives within five feet of the traveled part of
the road. Except for short periods of time needed  Be aware of the hazards of the materials being
for vehicle operation necessities (e.g., fueling), do transported.
not park within 300 feet of:
 Know what to do in emergencies.
 A bridge, tunnel, or building.  Be able to move the vehicle, if needed.
 A place where people gather.
 An open fire. No Flares!

If you must park to do your job, do so only briefly. You might break down and have to use stopped
vehicle signals. Use reflective triangles or red
Don't park on private property unless the owner is electric lights. Never use burning signals, such as
aware of the danger. Someone must always watch flares or fuses, around a:
the parked vehicle. You may let someone else
watch it for you only if your vehicle is:  Tank used for Class 3 (Flammable Liquids) or
 On the shipper's property. Division 2.1 (Flammable Gas) whether loaded
 On the carrier's property. or empty.
 On the consignee's property.
You are allowed to leave your vehicle unattended in  Vehicle loaded with Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3
a safe haven. A safe haven is an approved place (Class A or B) Explosives.
for parking unattended vehicles loaded with
explosives. Designation of authorized safe havens Route Restrictions
is usually made by local authorities.
Some states and counties require permits to
transport hazardous materials or wastes. They may
limit the routes you can use. Local rules about
routes and permits change often. It is your job as
driver to find out if you need permits or must use
special routes. Make sure you have all needed
papers before starting.

If you work for a carrier, ask your dispatcher about
route restrictions or permits. If you are an
independent trucker and are planning a new route,
check with state agencies where you plan to travel.
Some localities prohibit transportation of hazardous
materials through tunnels, over bridges, or other
roadways. Check before you start.

Whenever placarded, avoid heavily populated
areas, crowds, tunnels, narrow streets, and alleys.

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Take other routes, even if inconvenient, unless vehicle. Don't drive until you correct the cause of
there is no other way. Never drive a placarded the overheating. Remember to follow the rules
vehicle near open fires unless you can safely pass about parking and attending placarded vehicles.
without stopping. They apply even when checking, repairing, or
replacing tires.
If transporting Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 (Class A or
B) explosives, you must have a written route plan Where to Keep Shipping Papers and
and follow that plan. Carriers prepare the route plan Emergency Response Information
in advance and give the driver a copy. You may
plan the route yourself if you pick up the explosives Do not accept a hazardous materials shipment
at a location other than your employer's terminal. without a properly prepared shipping paper. A
Write out the plan in advance. Keep a copy of it with shipping paper for hazardous materials must
you while transporting the explosives. Deliver always be easily recognized. Other people must be
shipments of explosives only to authorized persons able to find it quickly after an accident.
or leave them in locked rooms designed for
explosives storage.  Clearly distinguish hazardous materials
shipping papers from others by tabbing them or
A carrier must choose the safest route to transport keeping them on top of the stack of papers.
placarded radioactive materials. After choosing the
route, the carrier must tell the driver about the  When you are behind the wheel, keep shipping
radioactive materials, and show the route plan. papers within your reach (with your seat belt
on), or in a pouch on the driver's door. They
No Smoking must be easily seen by someone entering the
cab.
Do not smoke within 25 feet of a placarded cargo
tank used for Class 3 (flammable liquids) or Division  When not behind the wheel, leave shipping
2.1 (gases). Also, do not smoke or carry a lighted papers in the driver's door pouch or on the
cigarette, cigar, or pipe within 25 feet of any vehicle, driver's seat.
which contains:
 Emergency response information must be kept
 Class 1 (Explosives) in the same location as the shipping paper.
 Class 3 Flammable Liquids)
 Class 4 (Flammable Solids)  Papers for Division 1.1, 1.2 or, 1.3 (Class A or
 Class 5 (Oxidizers) B) Explosives.

Refuel with Engine Off A carrier must give each driver transporting Division
1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 (Class A or B) explosives a copy of
Turn off your engine before fueling a motor vehicle Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR),
containing hazardous materials. Someone must Part 397. The carrier must also give written
always be at the nozzle, controlling fuel flow. instructions on what to do if delayed or in an
accident. The written instructions must include:
10 B:C Fire Extinguisher
 The names and telephone numbers of people
The power unit of placarded vehicles must have a to contact (including carrier agents or shippers).
fire extinguisher with a UL rating of 10 B:C or more.
 The nature of the explosives transported.
Check Tires  The precautions to take in emergencies such as

Make sure your tires are properly inflated. Check fires, accidents, or leaks.
placarded vehicles with dual tires at the start of
each trip and when you park. You must check the Drivers must sign a receipt for these documents.
tires each time you stop. The only acceptable way You must be familiar with, and have in your
to check tire pressure is to use a tire pressure possession while driving, the:
gauge.
 Shipping papers.
Do not drive with a tire that is leaking or flat except  Written emergency instructions.
to the nearest safe place to fix it. Remove any  Written route plan.
overheated tire. Place it a safe distance from your  A copy of FMCSR, Part 397.

Equipment for Chlorine

A driver transporting chlorine in cargo tanks must
have an approved gas mask in the vehicle. The
driver must also have an emergency kit for

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controlling leaks in dome cover plate fittings on the You might have to control minor truck fires on the
cargo tank. road. However, unless you have the training and
equipment to do so safely, don't fight hazardous
Stop Before Railroad Crossings materials fires. Dealing with hazardous materials
fires requires special training and protective gear.
Stop before a railroad crossing if your vehicle:
When you discover a fire, send for help. You may
 Is placarded. use the fire extinguisher to keep minor truck fires
 Carries any amount of chlorine. from spreading to cargo before firefighters arrive.
 Has cargo tanks, whether loaded or empty used Feel trailer doors to see if they are hot before
opening them. If hot, you may have a cargo fire and
for hazardous materials. should not open the doors. Opening doors lets air in
and may make the fire flare up. Without air, many
You must stop 15 to 50 feet before the nearest rail. fires only smolder until firemen arrive, doing less
Proceed only when you are sure no train is coming. damage. If your cargo is already on fire, it is not
Don't shift gears while crossing the tracks. safe to fight the fire. Keep the shipping papers with
you to give to emergency personnel as soon as
Hazardous Materials -Emergencies they arrive. Warn other people of the danger and
keep them away.
Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)
If you discover a cargo leak, identify the hazardous
The Department of Transportation has a guidebook materials leaking by using shipping papers, labels,
for firefighters, police, and industry workers on how or package location. Do not touch any leaking
to protect themselves and the public from material--many people injure themselves by
hazardous materials. The guide is indexed by touching hazardous materials. Do not try to identify
proper shipping name and hazardous materials the material or find the source of a leak by smell.
identification number. Emergency personnel look Toxic gases can destroy your sense of smell and
for these things on the shipping paper. That is why can injure or kill you even if they don't smell. Never
it is vital that the proper shipping name, eat, drink, or smoke around a leak or spill.
identification number, label, and placards are
correct. If hazardous materials are spilling from your
vehicle, do not move it any more than safety
Accidents/Incidents requires. You may move off the road and away from
places where people gather, if doing so serves
As a professional driver, your job at the scene of an safety. Only move your vehicle if you can do so
accident is to: without danger to yourself or others.

 Keep people away from the scene. Never continue driving with hazardous materials
 Limit the spread of material, only if you can leaking from your vehicle in order to find a phone
booth, truck stop, help, or similar reason.
safely do so. Remember, the carrier pays for the cleanup of
 Communicate the danger of the hazardous contaminated parking lots, roadways, and drainage
ditches. The costs are enormous, so don't leave a
materials to emergency response personnel. lengthy trail of contamination. If hazardous
 Provide emergency responders with the materials are spilling from your vehicle:

shipping papers and emergency response  Park it.
information.  Secure the area.
 Stay there.
Follow this checklist:  Send someone else for help.

 Check to see that your driving partner is OK.
 Keep shipping papers with you.
 Keep people far away and upwind.
 Warn others of the danger.
 Send for help.
 Follow your employer's instructions.

Fires

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When sending someone for help, give that person: bystanders from gathering. Warn people of the
danger. Keep them from smoking.
 A description of the emergency. Never transport a leaking cargo tank farther than
 Your exact location and direction of travel. needed to reach a safe place. Get off the roadway if
 Your name, the carrier's name, and the name of you can do so safely. Don't transfer flammable
liquid from one vehicle to another on a public
the community or city where your terminal is roadway except in an emergency.
located.
 The proper shipping name, hazard class, and Class 4 (Flammable Solids) and Class 5
identification number of the hazardous (Oxidizing Materials). If a flammable solid or
materials, if you know them. oxidizing material spills, warn others of the fire
hazard. Do not open smoldering packages of
This is a lot for someone to remember. It is a good flammable solids. Remove them from the vehicle if
idea to write it all down for the person you send for you can safely do so. Also, remove unbroken
help. The emergency response team must know packages if it will decrease the fire hazard.
these things to find you and to handle the
emergency. They may have to travel miles to get to Class 6 (Poisonous Materials and Infectious
you. This information will help them to bring the Substances). It is your job to protect yourself, other
right equipment the first time, without having to go people, and property from harm. Remember that
back for it. many products classed as poison are also
flammable. If you think a Division 2.3 (Poison
Never move your vehicle, if doing so will cause Gases) or Division 6.1 (Poison Materials) might be
contamination or damage the vehicle. Keep flammable, take the added precautions needed for
downwind and away from roadside rests, truck flammable liquids or gases. Do not allow smoking,
stops, cafes, and businesses. Never try to repack open flame, or welding. Warn others of the hazards
leaking containers. Unless you have the training of fire, of inhaling vapors, or coming in contact with
and equipment to repair leaks safely, don't try it. the poison.
Call your dispatcher or supervisor for instructions
and, if needed, emergency personnel. A vehicle involved in a leak of Division 2.3 (Poison
Gases) or Division 6.1 (Poisons) must be checked
Responses to Specific Hazards for stray poison before being used again.

Class 1 (Explosives). If your vehicle has a If a Division 6.2 (Infectious Substances) package is
breakdown or accident while carrying explosives, damaged in handling or transportation, you should
warn others of the danger. Keep bystanders away. immediately contact your supervisor. Packages that
Do not allow smoking or open fire near the vehicle. appear to be damaged or show signs of leakage
If there is a fire, warn everyone of the danger of should not be accepted.
explosion.
Class 7 (Radioactive Materials). If radioactive
Remove all explosives before separating vehicles material is involved in a leak or broken package, tell
involved in a collision. Place the explosives at least your dispatcher or supervisor as soon as possible.
200 feet from the vehicles and occupied buildings. If there is a spill, or if an internal container might be
Stay a safe distance away. damaged, do not touch or inhale the material. Do
not use the vehicle until it is cleaned and checked
Class 2 (Compressed Gases). If compressed gas with a survey meter.
is leaking from your vehicle, warn others of the
danger. Only permit those involved in removing the Class 8 (Corrosive Materials). If corrosives spill or
hazard or wreckage to get close. You must notify leak during transportation, be careful to avoid
the shipper if compressed gas is involved in any further damage or injury when handling the
accident. containers. Parts of the vehicle exposed to a
corrosive liquid must be thoroughly washed with
Unless you are fueling machinery used in road water. After unloading, wash out the interior as
construction or maintenance, do not transfer a soon as possible before reloading.
flammable compressed gas from one tank to
another on any public roadway. If continuing to transport a leaking tank would be
unsafe, get off the road. If safe to do so, contain
Class 3 (Flammable Liquids). If you are any liquid leaking from the vehicle. Keep
transporting a flammable liquid and have an bystanders away from the liquid and its fumes. Do
accident or your vehicle breaks down, prevent
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everything possible to prevent injury to yourself and CHEMTRECTRANSPORT TO PEOPLE OR CARGO
to others. (800) 424-9300 COMPARTMENT
PARTITIONS
Required Notification The Chemical Transportation Emergency Center
(CHEMTREC) in Washington also has a 24-hour
The National Response Center helps coordinate toll-free line. CHEMTREC was created to provide
emergency response to chemical hazards. It is a emergency personnel with technical information
resource to the police and firefighters. It maintains a about the physical properties of hazardous
24-hour toll-free line. You or your employer must materials. The National Response Center and
phone when any of the following occur as a direct CHEMTREC are in close communication. If you call
result of a hazardous materials incident: either one, they will tell the other about the problem
when appropriate.
 A person is killed.
 An injured person requires hospitalization. Radioactive Separation
 Estimated property damage exceeds $50,000. Table A
 The general public is evacuated for more than
MINIMUM DISTANCE IN FEET TO
one hour. NEAREST UNDEVELOPED FILM
 One or more major transportation arteries or
TOTAL 0-2 2-4 4-8 8-12 Over 12
facilities are closed for one hour or more. INDEX Hrs. Hrs. Hrs. Hrs. Hrs.
 Fire, breakage, spillage, or suspected
None 0 0000 0
radioactive contamination occurs. 1 2345 1
 Fire, breakage, spillage or suspected 0.1 to 3 4 6 8 11 2
1.0 4 6 9 11 15 3
contamination occur involving shipment of 1.1 to 5 8 12 16 22 4
etiologic agents (bacteria or toxins). 5.0 7 10 15 20 29 5
 A situation exists of such a nature (e.g., 5.1 to 8 11 17 22 33 6
continuing danger to life exists at the scene of 10.0 9 12 19 24 36
an incident) that, in the judgment of the carrier, 10.1 to
should be reported. 20.0 Figure 10
20.1 to
National Response Center 30.0
(800) 424-8802 30.1 to
40.0
Persons telephoning the National Response Center 40.1 to
should be ready to give: 50.0

 Their name. Do not leave radioactive yellow - II or yellow - III
 Name and address of the carrier they work for. labeled packages near people, animals, or film
 Phone number where they can be reached. longer than shown in Figure 10
 Date, time, and location of incident.
 The extent of injuries, if any. Classes of Hazardous Materials
 Classification, name, and quantity of hazardous
Hazardous materials are categorized into nine
materials involved, if such information is major hazard classes and additional categories for
available. consumer commodities and combustible liquids.
 Type of incident and nature of hazardous The classes of hazardous materials are listed in
materials involvement and whether a continuing Figure 12.
danger to life exists at the scene.

If a reportable quantity of hazardous substance was
involved, the caller should give the name of the
shipper and the quantity of the hazardous
substance discharged.
Be prepared to give your employer the required
information as well. Carriers must make detailed
written reports within 30 days of an incident.

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Hazard Class Definitions These questions may be on your test. If you can’t
answer them all, re-read this section.
Table B
Hazardous Materials Glossary
Class Class Name Example
1 This glossary presents definitions of certain terms
2 Ammunition, used in this section. A complete glossary of terms
3 can be found in the federal Hazardous Materials
4 Explosives Dynamite, Rules (49 CFR 171.8). You should have an up-to-
5 date copy of these rules for your reference.
6 Fireworks
7 (Note: You will not be tested on this glossary.)
8 Gases Propane, Oxygen,
9 Helium Sec. 171.8 Definitions and abbreviations.

None Flammable Gasoline Fuel, Bulk packaging – Packaging, other than a vessel,
Acetone or a barge, including a transport vehicle or freight
None container, in which hazardous materials are loaded
Flammable Matches, Fuses with no intermediate form of containment and which
Solids has:

Ammonium 1. A maximum capacity greater than 450 L (119
gallons) as a receptacle for a liquid;
Oxidizers Nitrate, Hydrogen
2. A maximum net mass greater than 400 kg
Peroxide (882 pounds) or a maximum capacity greater
than 450 L (119 gallons) as a receptacle for a
Poisons Pesticides, solid; or
Arsenic
3. A water capacity greater than 454 kg (1000
Radioactive Uranium, pounds) as a receptacle for a gas as defined
Plutonium in Sec. 173.115.

Corrosives Hydrochloric Acid, Cargo tank - A bulk packaging which:
Battery Acid
1. Is a tank intended primarily for the carriage of
Miscellaneous Formaldehyde, liquids or gases and includes appurtenances,
Hazardous Asbestos reinforcements, fittings, and closures (for
Materials "tank", see 49 CFR 178.345-1(c), 178.337-1,
or 178.338-1, as applicable);
ORM-D (Other
2. Is permanently attached to or forms a part of a
Regulated Hair Spray or motor vehicle, or is not permanently attached
to a motor vehicle but which, by reason of its
Material- Charcoal size, construction, or attachment to a motor
vehicle is loaded or unloaded without being
Domestic) removed from the motor vehicle; and

Combustible Fuel Oils, Lighter 3. Is not fabricated under a specification for
cylinders, portable tanks, tank cars, or
Liquids Fluid multi-unit tank car tanks.

Figure 11 Carrier – A person engaged in the transportation of
passengers or property by:
Test Your Knowledge
1. Land or water as a common, contract, or
1. If your placarded trailer has dual tires, how private carrier, or
often should you check the tires?
2. Civil aircraft.
2. What is a safe haven?
3. How close to the traveled part of the 9- 19

roadway can you park with Division 1.2 or
1.3 materials (Explosive B)?
4. How close can you park to a bridge, tunnel,
or building with the same load?
5. What type of fire extinguisher must
placarded vehicles carry?
6. You’re hauling 100 pounds of Division 4.3
(dangerous when wet) materials. Do you
need to stop before a railroad-highway
crossing?
7. At a rest area you discover your hazardous
materials shipments slowly leaking from the
vehicle. There is no phone around. What
should you do?
8. What is the Emergency Response Guide
(ERG)?

Consignee – The business or person to whom a exceeds the concentration corresponding to
the RQ of the material, as shown in Figure
shipment is delivered. 12.

Division – A subdivision of a hazard class. Hazardous Substance Concentrations

EPA – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. RQ Pounds Concentration by Weight

FMCSR – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety (Kilograms Percent PPM
Regulations.
5,000 10 100,000
Freight container – a reusable container having a (2,270)
volume of 64 cubic feet or more, designed and 1,000 (45) 2 20,000
constructed to permit being lifted with its contents 100 (45.4) .2 2,000
intact and intended primarily for containment of 10 (4.54) .02 200
packages (in unit form) during transportation. 1 (0.454) .002 20

Fuel tank – A tank, other than a cargo tank, used to Figure 12
transport flammable or combustible liquid or
compressed gas for the purpose of supplying fuel This definition does not apply to petroleum products
for propulsion of the transport vehicle to which it is that are lubricants or fuels (see 40 CFR 300.6).
attached, or for the operation of other equipment on
the transport vehicle. Hazardous waste – For the purposes of this
chapter, means any material that is subject to the
Gross weight or gross mass – The weight of a Hazardous Waste Manifest Requirements of the
packaging plus the weight of its contents. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency specified in
40 CFR Part 262.
Hazard class – The category of hazard assigned to
a hazardous material under the definitional criteria Intermediate bulk container (IBC) – A rigid or
of Part 173 and the provisions of the Sec. 172.101 flexible portable packaging, other than a cylinder or
Table. A material may meet the defining criteria for portable tank, which is designed for mechanical
more than one hazard class but is assigned to only handling. Standards for IBCs manufactured in the
one hazard class. United States are set forth in subparts N and O
§178.
Hazardous materials – A substance or material
which has been determined by the Secretary of Limited quantity – The maximum amount of a
Transportation to be capable of posing an hazardous material for which there may be specific
unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property labeling or packaging exception.
when transported in commerce, and which has
been so designated. The term includes hazardous Marking – The descriptive name, identification
substances, hazardous wastes, marine pollutants, number, instructions, cautions, weight,
elevated temperature materials and materials specification, or UN marks or combinations thereof,
designated as hazardous in the hazardous required by this subchapter on outer packaging of
materials table of §172.101, and materials that hazardous materials.
meet the defining criteria for hazard classes and
divisions in §173, subchapter c of this chapter. Mixture – A material composed of more than one
chemical compound or element.
Hazardous substance - A material, including its
mixtures and solutions, that: Name of contents – The proper shipping name as
specified in Sec. 172.101.
1. Is listed in Appendix A to Sec. 172.101;
2. Is in a quantity, in one package, which equals Non-bulk packaging - A packaging, which has:

or exceeds the reportable quantity (RQ) listed 1. A maximum capacity of 450 L (119 gallons) as
in Appendix A to Sec. 172.101; and a receptacle for a liquid;
3. When in a mixture or solution -
(i) For radionuclides, conforms to paragraph 7 2. A maximum net mass less than 400 kg (882
pounds) and a maximum capacity of 450 L
of Appendix A to Sec. 172.101. (119 gallons) or less as a receptacle for a
(ii) For other than radionuclides, is in a solid; or

concentration by weight which equals or

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3. A water capacity greater than 454 kg (1,000 Technical name – A recognized chemical name or
pounds) or less as a receptacle for a gas as microbiological name currently used in scientific
defined in Sec. 173.115. and technical handbooks, journals, and texts.
Transport vehicle – A cargo-carrying vehicle such
N.O.S. - Not otherwise specified. as an automobile, van, tractor, truck, semi-trailer,
tank car, or rail car used for the transportation of
Outage or ullage – The amount by which a cargo by any mode. Each cargo-carrying body
packaging falls short of being liquid full, usually (trailer, rail car, etc.) is a separate transport vehicle.
expressed in percent by volume. UN standard packaging – A specification
packaging conforming to the standards in the UN
Portable tank – Bulk packaging (except a cylinder recommendations.
having a water capacity of 1,000 pounds or less) UN – United Nations.
designed primarily to be loaded onto, or on, or
temporarily attached to a transport vehicle or ship 9- 21
and equipped with skids, mountings, or accessories
to facilitate handling of the tank by mechanical
means. It does not include a cargo tank, tank car,
multi-unit tank car tank, or trailer carrying 3AX,
3AAX, or 3T cylinders.

Proper shipping name – The name of the
hazardous materials shown in Roman print (not
italics) in Sec. 172.101.

P.s.i. or psi – Pounds per square inch.

P.s.i.a. or psia – Pounds per square inch absolute.

Reportable quantity (RQ) - The quantity specified
in Column 2 of the Appendix to Sec. 172.101 for
any material identified in Column 1 of the Appendix.

RSPA – The Research and Special Programs
Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation,
Washington, DC 20590.

Shipper's certification – A statement on a
shipping paper, signed by the shipper, saying
he/she prepared the shipment properly according to
law. For example:

"This is to certify that the above named materials
are properly classified, described, packaged, marked and
labeled, and are in proper condition for transportation
according to the applicable regulations or the Department
of Transportation." or

"I hereby declare that the contents of this
consignment are fully and accurately described above by
the proper shipping name and are classified, packaged,
marked and labeled/placarded, and are in all respects in
proper condition for transport by * according to applicable
international and national government regulations."

* words may be inserted here to indicate mode
of transportation (rail, aircraft, motor vehicle, vessel)

Shipping paper – A shipping order, bill of lading,
manifest, or other shipping document serving a
similar purpose and containing the information
required by Sec. 172.202, 172.203, and 172.204.

This material is based upon work supported by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under
Cooperative Agreement No. DTFH61-97-X-00017. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations
expressed in this publication are those of the Author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

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